Carton



May 30', 1933. w. s. WASSELL 1,912,329

CARTON- Filed y 25, 1932 ATTORNEYS Patented May 30, 1933 PATENT OFFICE WILLIAI B. WASSELL, OI PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA CARTON 1 Application filed Kay 28,

The present invention relates to an improved carton for pies and all kinds of pastries and the like, more particularly to a t pe of carton, which, in shape may more or ess conform to the shape of the pie or pastry.

One of the purposes of the invention is to provide a carton stamped from a single blank having a base and sides, and a top section integral with'one of the sides, the top section having integral sides to overlap the first sides, in conjunction with fastening elements carried by the sides of the top section and adapted to foldunder the carton and interconnected to hold the carton closed;

' Another purpose is to provide, in a carton of this kind an interior false bottom provided with a back piece and side flanges, the back piece serving to retain the pie or other pastry or article of food in a forward position of the carton, particularly while the carton is open, the flanges of the false bottom acting to hold the false bottom in raised position from the bottom of the carton, in order to permit of the circulation of air below the false bottom, the circulation of air also being permitted through perforations in the corners of the carton body, thereby keeping the pie or other pastry from becoming moist or soggy.

It is to be understood that the particulars herein given are in no way limitative, and that'while still keeping within the scope of the invention, any desired modification of details and proportions may be made in the construction of the appliance according to circumstances.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts to be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawing and claimed.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a view in perspective of the improved carton, with a piece of pie or other piece of pastry appearing through openings in the top.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the carton showing the bottom thereof.

Figure 3 is a sectional view on line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a sectional view on line i-: of 50 Figure 2.

1932. Serial No. 613,113.

Figure 5 is a view in perspective of the carton showing. thevarious parts open and disconnected and therefore unfastened, and

the false bottom resting upon the bottom 1.'

' Referring to the drawing 1 identifies the base or-bottom of the carton, and which carton may be any shape or size and constructed of any suitable material preferably cardboard. The carton is made from a single blank, of which the bottom 1 forms an integral part. The bottom has two sides 2 and a ack piece 3, therefore the carton in this instance is preferably of a triangular contour. The two sides 2 have flanges 4, which fold inwardly under the top section 5, which is integral with the back piece 3.

The top section 5 has side flanges 6, which fold down against the sides 2 of the bottom. The top section 5 has an opening 7 with a cross piece 8, and which opening is covered with a piece of transparency 9, preferably cellophane or the like.

Disposed in the carton is a false bottom 10 provided with side flanges 11, which support the false bottom in a raised position from the bottom 1 of the carton. The rear of the false bottom has an upstanding back, 12, which acts to hold the pie or other piece of pastry in a forward position close to the sides 2 when the carton is folded'but not finally closed as in Figure 1 of the drawing. The side pieces 2 at certain of their ends have flaps 13, which fold against the back surface of the back 12, serving to a great'extent to -hold the sides 2 upright until the carton is finally closed.

The flanges 6 of the topsection of the carton have extension straps 14 and 15, which fold down and under the carton, so that the extension strap 14 may overlap the strap 15, whereby an extension tongue 16 may enter a slit 17 of the strap 15. Adjacent the extension tongue 16 the stra 14 is cut away to provide a slit at 18, whic cooperates with one edge of the slit 17, thereby holding the two straps interconnected and hence retaining the carton closed.

Adj acent. the corners where the sides 2 and the back section 3 interconnect with the bottom 1 of the carton perforations 19 are hence preventing the providedto permit air to enter the carton and under the false bottom., The false bottom is also provided with perforations and a central opening 21, which permits air to circulate through the false bottom and ie or other pastry from getting moistfand soggy. The lower edges of the sides 11 of the false bottom have semicircular openings 22, which also permit circulation of air.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed is:

1. A carton as set forth comprising a bottom having sides, and a top section connected to one of the sides, and interconnecting straps operatively connected to the top section and adapted to extend down over the sides of the bottom and under the bottom and provided with means for connecting the straps, a false bottom having means to support it in a raised position on the first bottom, said false bottom having a back piece, corresponding ends of certain of the sides of the first bottom having end fla s to fold inwardly against the back piece 0 the false bottom, to' insure holding the sides of the first bottom folded. V

2. A carton as set forth comprising a bottom having sides, and a top section connected to one of the sides, and interconnecting straps operatively connectedto the top section and adapted to extend down over the sides of the bottom and under the bottom and provided with means for connecting the straps, a false bottom having means to sup port it in a raised position on the first bottom, said false bottom having a back piece, corresponding ends of certain of the sides of the first bottom havin end flaps to fold inwardly against the bac piece of the false bottom, to insure holding the sides of the first bottom folded, the false bottom and corners of the bottom of the carton having perforations to permit of ventilation of air around the pastry adapted to be supported on the false bottom.

3. A carton as set forth comprising a bottom having sides and a top section connected to one of the sides, the top section having sides folding downwardiy over certain of the sides of the bottom, and interconnecting straps carried by the sides of the top section, and interengaged against the under face of the bottom, a false bottom. on the interior of the carton and having supporting sides to hold. the false bottom in a raised position, the carton and the false bottom having means to permit of ventilation, the false bottom having a back piece, corresponding ends of the sides of the first bottom havin end flaps to fold between the back piece 0 the false bottom and the side carr ing the top section;

In testimony whereof i atfix my signature.

WILLIAM S. WASSELL. 

